Friday, February 13, 2009

Today's Hot List

10:00am Floor ActionESHB 1906 - This is the bill to boost unemployment benefits. The House passed this bill last week, the Senate passed it yesterday with an amendment, and the House will now vote on the bill with amendment (hence the ESHB designation - Enhanced Substitute House Bill).

SB 5460 - This is the Senate early-savings bill (pertaining only to the remainder of the 2007-2009 budget biennium which ends in June). The House passed similar legislation last week.

1:30pm in State Government & Tribal AffairsPublic Hearing on Governor request bills to eliminate certain boards and commissions.HB 2087 - Eliminating certain boards, committees, and commissions and the transfer of certain duties effective June 30, 2009.HB 2151 - Eliminating boards and commissions on June 30, 2010.

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